Gross Spend / Net Spend / Wages

[GeorgeK]

Wage levels are the best predictor of performance over the long term. It's a simple equation, market forces dictate that the better players can demand higher remuneration and the big wage bill teams therefore have assembled players who will, over time, produce superior results.
Leicester were the once in a lifetime outliers who regressed to the mean the following season. We ourselves were notable outliers under Moyes.
If we are to bridge the sizeable gap without massive net expenditure we'll need to invest in young players, while they have relatively lower wage demands, and develop them into top performers. A Spurs type model which is what we seem to be pursuing.

Honestly I think our business model is to be a feeder club and make money of player sales.

If they outgrow us I don't expect them to stay any more than Stones, Rom or Ross.

To be serious about being a top club you need a city like owner.

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

It's about how much you spend on ugly extensions to your ground and eccentric sex pest managers lads

That's why libberpewl are the best team in the werld